BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding does not reliably protect against pregnancy except during
the first 6 months postpartum and only then if accompanied by amenorrhea. Reluctance to
use other methods of contraception during lactation may result in unplanned pregnancy. The
aims of this study were to describe, among women in rural Egypt attending for antenatal care
the prevalence of pregnancy during breastfeeding, contraceptive practice and unintended
pregnancy. Finally, the study assessed women's impressions of the effect of conception …